Highways are true lifelines for both travel and business—but facing long lines at toll booths is a real hassle for drivers. Fortunately, you can avoid these queues simply by using one of the main electronic toll collection services now available across Italy. While choices are still limited, the few options on the market are highly reliable and packed with extra features for motorists. Let’s take a closer look at the best solutions currently available to bypass traffic at the toll booth.
Breeze Past the Toll Booth with Electronic Toll Devices
At highway toll booths, traffic often slows down and long lines form, disrupting the smooth flow you’d expect for your journey. In recent years, technology has come to the rescue with electronic toll systems—so-called ‘telepedaggio’ devices—that let you pay without stopping at the booth. This slashes your wait and streamlines highway travel. But what are your top options?
UnipolMove: The Leading Telepass Alternative
First up: UnipolMove. Since the electronic toll sector opened to competition, UnipolMove has emerged as the main alternative to Telepass. What sets it apart? There are two plans: a regular subscription and a pay-per-use model. The Basic Plan (subscription) is competitively priced when compared with Telepass—and you can add a second device at a discount. Fees are charged monthly and the package includes extra perks for parking and mobility. The Pay per Use plan is ideal for those who use highways only occasionally.
Extra services bundled with UnipolMove include discounted parking (like Milan’s Area C), windshield repair or replacement, vehicle service discounts (currently only in Lombardy), roadside assistance, ski pass purchase, and more. Unipol’s reputation for quality, affordable costs, and a widespread network of dealers across Italy make it a solid choice.
From Telepass to MooneyGo
The other top devices for skipping toll booth lines in Italy are Telepass and MooneyGo. Telepass remains the most expensive option, but offers a wide range of additional services for drivers: from car parking to fuel payment, ski passes, road tax, and roadside support. There’s no shortage of added value for its users.
MooneyGo, an electronic toll service by Mooney, is the third and latest solution. There’s a subscription plan as well as a pay-per-use option, but fewer extra features. Still, benefits include the ability to register a second vehicle plate, access to Milan’s Area C, ferry booking for the Strait of Messina, discounted parking options, and coverage at some cross-border tolls.
